San Antonio Riverwalk
Three generations of ex-students of the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin have been instrumental in creating one of the most significant economic boons to the state of Texas--the San Antonio Riverwalk. Host to more than 7 million visitors annually, San Antonio has built tourism into a $3 billion industry. Tourism accounts for almost 60,000 jobs and contributes more than $40 million in direct local tax revenue to the city. The primary engine that drives this powerful industry is the Riverwalk--the top tourist attraction and the strongest influence on visitors deciding to visit San Antonio, according to independent research sponsored by the San Antonio Convention and Visitors' Bureau. |